BD Carefusion PleurX Pleural Catheter Kit

The BD PleurX Pleural Catheter Kit is a complete ambulatory drainage system designed for intermittent, long-term management of pleural effusions in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or home care. This tunneled silicone catheter system empowers patients to safely self-drain fluid, reducing hospital visits and enhancing comfort.

Overview

This comprehensive kit includes everything needed for placement and drainage: a tunneled catheter with a polyester cuff, vacuum bottles, drainage lines, and dressing supplies. Active vacuum technology enables reliable fluid evacuation with low infection and occlusion rates. Clinical data show approximately 47% pleurodesis at 6 weeks and under 1% infection rates. Compatible with talc or bleomycin instillation, it supports outpatient pleurodesis.

Key Features

• Active vacuum-assisted drainage supports self-management at home
• Clinical results: ~47% spontaneous pleurodesis at 6 weeks; <1% infection/occlusion
• Tunneled silicone catheter with polyester cuff reduces dislodgment risk
• Includes lockable drainage line and vacuum bottles for secure fluid collection
• Compatible with talc/bleomycin pleurodesis procedures
• Complete tray includes all placement and dressing components for procedural readiness
• Portable and easy-to-use—reduces need for inpatient care

Product Specifications

• Catheter: 15.5 Fr, 66 cm silicone tunneled catheter with polyester cuff and multiple fenestrations
• Tray Size: Approx. 27 × 23 × 14 cm; weight ~3 kg
• Drainage Line: Includes lockable tip and 61 cm tube
• Vacuum Bottles: Starter kit includes 4 × 1,000 mL vacuum bottles (model 50-7700)
• Accessory Kit: Guidewires, dilator, tunneler, stylet, catheters, needles (22 G/25 G), sutures, scalpel, dressings, foam pad, drain adapters, alcohol pads
• Sterility: EO-sterilized; single-use catheter and tray components
• Packaging: 10 kits per case (10/cs)
• Compliance: FDA-cleared, CE-marked; indicated for intermittent long-term drainage of recurrent pleural effusions, including malignant effusions
• Compatibility: Works with PleurX vacuum bottles (500 mL or 1,000 mL), lockable drainage line, wall suction, and catheter access kits

Ideal For

• Hospital interventional radiology and thoracic surgery suites
• Outpatient pleural or oncology clinics
• Home-care patients managing recurrent pleural effusions
• Facilities aiming to reduce hospital admissions and enhance patient autonomy
• Patients requiring management of malignant, recurrent, or refractory pleural fluid